il Buco
Italian restaurant · NoHo ·
Rustic-chic Mediterranean plates in a wine cellar space
Rustic-chic Mediterranean plates in a wine cellar space
"Tucking into this restaurant during a torrential downpour qualifies for another level of coziness that is entirely its own. Start with good wine and good conversation with strangers at the bar. Then move on to crudo ($21), the delicate jamón ibérico, and fresh mozzarella sandwich triangles known as bikini ($18). Finally, end with this simple and perfectly filling bowl of tender, pillowy gnocchi generously showered in shaved black truffle. Il Buco is that rare sort of restaurant that sits on a quieter street where it’s been for decades, humbly retaining its status of perfection in homey, quality cooking. And every time I go, I am reminded of that." - Nat Belkov
"Sometimes, we dream that we’re in an old farmhouse in the Italian countryside. And we can come pretty close to recreating this dream by heading to Il Buco in Noho. A night at this restaurant—which opened as an antique store in 1994—feels a rustic escape from the city, and the mains here really shine. The menu changes seasonally, but you can't go wrong with the bistecca and lamb chops, and if they happen to have the risotto on the menu, you must order it." - bryan kim, neha talreja, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, tiffany yannetta
"When you go into Il Buco you can´t quite figure out what you have entered. Is it a restaurant, a wine shop, a butcher or...? But you will soon realize that it is everything in one small establishment with tons of charm and atmosphere. The theme is Italian, and everything is made with love. Great tip: go there on a Tuesday, were you can then get 6 dishes and a glass of wine at the great price of 350 kr. Then you can try a variety of their delicious cooking. There is only one seating and that is at 6:45 pm. You will all sit together at communal tables and will definitely feel like you are at a local Trattoria in Italy." - Birds Flying High
"Il Buco’s 200-year-old wine cellar might be Manhattan’s single best private dining room, especially when you consider the fact that Edgar Allen Poe used to hang out down there. There's also a rooftop terrace where you can host your event. Be sure to book well in advance. Shockingly, you’re not the only one who wants to eat pasta with dead poets." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman
"I’m a really big fan and have been going for 25 years." - Michael He